Nikon D90 user manual Turn the Camera On, Check the battery level, Description

“Point-and-Shoot”Photography (i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in i(auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and

s in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off) mode.

Step 1: Turn the Camera On

1 Turn the camera on. Power switch

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The control panel and viewfinder displays will light.

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panel.

Control panel Viewfinder Description

L— Battery fully charged.

K

J— Battery partially discharged.

I

H	d	Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to
		charge battery.

Hd Battery exhausted; shutter release disabled. Charge or

(blinks) (blinks) exchange battery.

Note: When camera is powered by optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter, battery level is not displayed; instead, a 9icon appears in the shooting information display (pg. 10).

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